That's a good move.Whole blood Zinc or storage Zinc was very high, out of range.
I didn't touch zinc supplement since
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That's a good move.Whole blood Zinc or storage Zinc was very high, out of range.
I didn't touch zinc supplement since
Can I ask you something else.That's a good move.
This makes me think the liver is compromised and is not clearing things like it should. Which then leads me to believe "vitamin A" toxicity and likely copper toxicity are involved.I wonder what do you think about very high content of K2 mk7 on my blood test?
It was also way above upper range. I did supplement it a lot in the past.
Also what made me even more concerned, manganese on the blood test was way above upper reference range. I never supplemented that one.
I know there is a known toxicity with it, but I don't know how did I get there and is it actually affecting me.
What do you think why would someone have a sluggish liver?High Mn can be a sign of a sluggish liver, as Mn is excreted primarily through the bile.
My ultrasound also showed perfectly healthy liver, gallbladder, bile ducts. But my gallbladder was very full. Even after 2 cups of black coffee that morning. I also had elevated bilirubin for as long as I can remember. At least since 5 years on all the labs that measured it. Also developed elevated ALT/AST plus liver pains, digestive issues, fat malabsorption, lightly colored stools…What do you think why would someone have a sluggish liver?
Two months ago, I have done ultrasound, doctor said everything looks great. Liver, gallbladder, gallbladder ducts. Perfect.
I myself also had elevated bilirubin since ever, but only direct or conjugated.My ultrasound also showed perfectly healthy liver, gallbladder, bile ducts. But my gallbladder was very full. Even after 2 cups of black coffee that morning. I also had elevated bilirubin for as long as I can remember. At least since 5 years on all the labs that measured it. Also developed elevated ALT/AST plus liver pains, digestive issues, fat malabsorption, lightly colored stools…
I think I had biliary dyskinesia. It when the gallbladder does not secrete/empty itself out very well. It’s a functional disorder, not a direct pathological issue like gallstones.
Interesting. Have you gotten liver biopsy and/or genetic testing for Wilson‘s?I myself also had elevated bilirubin since ever, but only direct or conjugated.
By doctors estimate I have Wilson's disease if I recall well. I would agree its the most likely thing.
But I never had any other enzymes elevated.
High direct bilirubin also showed up normal sometimes. I find that strange. Mostly high, but sometimes normal.
On the end, did you do something about it and did it work? Is it better now?
No, that would be a bit to much for me to bother with. I have researched all possibilities known to medicine today and I rulled out everything, even Wilson's. I don't remember now why exactly. It thing because it said that Wilson's has also elevated complete bilirubin together with direct. But not indirect.Interesting. Have you gotten liver biopsy and/or genetic testing for Wilson‘s?
when my thyroid hormones runs low, stool turns pale with visible undigested food too.lightly colored stools…
Yes low thyroid can also impair bile flow significantly. (it can cause cholestasis)when my thyroid hormones runs low, stool turns pale with visible undigested food too.
Maybe the copper “toxicity” is a problem of estrogen overload…Cocoa will put you on the fast track to copper toxicity hell. If you crave chocolate then that is a sign you are copper toxic.
Yes, copper is estrogenic.Maybe the copper “toxicity” is a problem of estrogen overload…
Thats the preverbal “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question. Does excess estrogen cause cooper overload/toxicity, or is too much copper estrogenic? If your estrogen is low, or appropriate, can you even get overloaded with copper (without massive supplementation)?Yes, copper is estrogenic.
Yes - And...a liver burdened with excess retinol possibly won't remove estrogen effectively!Thats the preverbal “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question. Does excess estrogen cause cooper overload/toxicity, or is too much copper estrogenic? If your estrogen is low, or appropriate, can you even get overloaded with copper (without massive supplementation)?
The way I interpreted the study is that too much estrogen causes overload and toxicity.